Welding Supervisor

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lets workPortland (ME)

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$40-45/hour

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Job Description

Welding Supervisor (Maritime):

Marine / Shipyard Operations | Portland, Oregon$40-45/hour | Full-Time | Direct Hire | Monday–Friday | Morning ShiftBuild It Right the First Time.
We're looking for an experienced Welding Supervisor who understands that great welding supervision isn't just about keeping people busy — it's about making sure the work is right before it has to be done twice.
In this role, your biggest impact will be preventing re-work before it happens. Roughly 90% of the position is focused on quality, planning, communication, and catching problems early — before they turn into repairs, delays, wasted material, or lost production time.
What You'll OwnLead and support welding operations in a marine/shipyard environment
Make first-time quality the standard
Identify welding, fit-up, and fabrication issues before they create re-work
Review drawings, specifications, weld requirements, and work instructions
Ensure welders are following the correct procedures and project requirements
Monitor workmanship throughout the production process
Work directly with welders and foremen to address issues early
Partner with QC, Engineering, Project Management, and Production
Troubleshoot welding and fabrication problems in real time
Identify root causes behind recurring quality issues
Improve processes that reduce re-work, downtime, and wasted material
Provide technical direction and coaching to welding personnel
Maintain high standards for quality, safety, productivity, and accountability
This Isn't Just a "Keep Everyone Moving” Supervisor RoleWe're looking for someone who can see the job before the job happens.
Someone who understands how fit-up, weld sequence, distortion, access, procedure, and workmanship can affect everything downstream.
You'll have a major voice in making sure problems are caught upstream — not after the weld is finished.
What You'll Bring
Previous welding leadership experience in a marine, shipyard, heavy fabrication, or industrial environment
Strong knowledge of welding processes and fabrication practices
Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, and welding specifications
Strong understanding of fit-up, weld sequence, distortion, and weld quality
Ability to recognize defects and potential defects before they become re-work
Strong communication and leadership skills
Ability to work effectively with welders, QC, engineering, and management
A quality-first mindset with the experience to back it upStrongly Preferred
Marine or shipyard welding experienceFCAW / SMAW / GMAW experience
Familiarity with AWS, ABS, or similar welding standards
Experience working with WPS requirements
Previous experience as a Welding Supervisor, Welding Foreman, Welding Superintendent, or Lead Welder
Experience with marine structural fabrication or ship repair
Why This Role Matters
Every weld that has to be repaired costs more than the weld itself.
It costs labor. Time. Material. Production. Schedule.
Your job is to keep those costs from happening in the first place.

If you are the kind of welding leader who takes pride in doing it right the first time, sees problems before they become problems, and knows how to get a team to follow a higher standard of workmanship, this could be a great fit.= $40-45/hour | = Portland, Oregon | =P Morning Shift | = Monday–Friday | Full-Time Direct Hire#zr

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